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Port of Everett breaks ground on new Restaurant Row
EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber and Port Commissioner David Simpson joined local business owners at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place on Tuesday, July 23, to break ground on its upcoming Restaurant Row project—the future home to Alexa’s Cafe, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, the Net Shed Fish Market, Tapped Public House, and Rustic Cork Bistro.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Former Bartells Drugs in Everett
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Former Bartell Drugs near high-volume Safeway, priced at 50% of replacement cost, a 15,427 square foot net-leased property located in Everett, Washington. The asset sold for $2.75 million. Clayton J. Brown and Ruthanne Loar, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office, had...
100-year-old water reservoir serving Snohomish County to be replaced
EVERETT, JULY 23: Today Everett Water Utility began to replace its 101-year-old water reservoir that serves two-thirds of the Utility’s customers. In Phase 1 Everett Water Utility will construct a new 8 million-gallon (MG) reservoir adjacent to the old one, which is expected to be completed this year. The new 8 MG reservoir has a diameter of 220 feet and rises approximately 21 feet above the ground.
Tacoma Beer Week Returns With Fun For Everyone
Tacoma Beer Week, the annual celebration of South Sound breweries and venues, returns Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 18, 2024. Founded in 2014 (with a dark pandemic year in 2020), this year will see more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the area.
Rock legend, ‘best guitar player in world,’ dead at 81
Jerry Miller, legendary guitarist, died July 20 in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 81. The cause of death has not been disclosed. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” announced a post on a fan page. “Jo and the family are asking for privacy and respect during this time, and Jo has requested that people refrain from phone calls. Thank you.”
High school principals at Central Kitsap, Klahowya changing jobs
A former state champion wrestler, Central Kitsap High School principal Craig Johnson will soon grapple with a different job: athletic director at Klahowya Secondary School. Johnson's employment switch, which will go into effect at the beginning of August, is one of several notable job changes within Central Kitsap School District this summer. Johnson is replacing Geniqua Harris, who is moving to Hawaii after spending three years as Klahowya's AD. ...
Sip & Savor: A Barbecue Rally in Yelm, 23 Kitchens' Summer Concerts, and the Pasifika Food Festival
This Saturday, Yelm City Park will host the Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The event will offer live music, dance performances, kid-friendly activities, and copious amounts of barbecue. To find out more, visit here. 23 Kitchens Summer Concert Series. On Friday, 23 Kitchens will hold the next...
Hoquiam city council approves $405,944 stormwater pumps bid
Jul. 23—Piece by piece, the North Shore Levee West Segment gets closer to reality. Its construction will help thousands of residents who are paying a plush premium on flood insurance. The levee just got its next piece, as Hoquiam City Council voted to move forward with the $405,944 purchase of new stormwater pumps from Granich Engineer Products for the Queen Avenue Stormwater Pump Station. The ...
‘Food is finished:’ Refugees in Kent call for help as health, food struggles remain
About 170 asylum-seeking refugees living at a camp in Kent have been moved into temporary housing over the course of a week, officials with King County and the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) told KIRO Newsradio. It’s one of the most seismic actions yet to aid a group of refugees...
Man tries to kidnap young girl by pulling her through her window in Kent
KENT, Wash. - Kent Police are looking for the man they say tried to kidnap a little girl from her home by yanking her out of a window by her hair. The attack happened on Friday night around 10:45 p.m. at a home off the 700 Block of East James Street in Kent.
Save the Date: East Wenatchee Police Host National Night Out Party
East Wenatchee Police Department is hosting National Night out on Wednesday, July 31st and nearly every local 1st responder agency in the area is participating. National Night Out is a free community gathering organized for families to meet local officers and first responders in a fun setting. There will be lot's of equipment and emergency apparatus from different agencies on display so kid's can get an up close look and ask questions about what they are seeing. A highlight will be the arrival and landing of the Chelan County Sheriff's helicopter.
Planet Fitness moving into former Rite Aid on Highway 99 in Edmonds
The building that was once home to the Edmonds Rite Aid store in the Highway 99 Ranch Market complex has a new tenant: Planet Fitness. Construction is underway for the 22,000-square-foot fitness center, which is expected to open in October. According to a news release, the facility will offer amenities that include cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, locker rooms with showers, flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds.
Westport Timberland Library holding Grand (Re)Opening on July 27
The Westport Timberland Library is inviting the public back into its location as part of its Grand (Re)Opening on Saturday, July 27. Westport Timberland Library Manager Jennifer Finlayson said that after closing their doors on April 23rd for a “much-needed” refresh, she is excited to unveil the renovated library.
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